AV7M

Marine VHF Antenna

Application

AV7M is a high quality dipole antenna designed for the marine VHF radio
telephone service. It is a high quality antenna with a durable
construction and a beautiful finish for installation on all kinds of vessels.

Electrical specification

Frequency range 156-162 MHz, VSWR < 1.5:1

145-165 MHz, VSWR < 2:1
Nominal impedance 50 ohm
Power rating 100 W
Gain 2 dbi
Pattern Horizontal plane: Omnidirectional
Vertical plane: See reverse page
Polarization Vertical
Connector UHF female standard, N-type option.
DC-grounded Yes

Mechanical specification

Design Centre-fed coaxial dipole. Radiating

elements completely enclosed in
polyurethane foam within a fibreglass tube.
Mounting bracket in aluminium.
Height 1.25 m (4 ft)
Weight 1 kg, including U-bolts
Wind rating 55 m/s = 125 mph
Finish Polyurethane lacquer, white
Temperature range -55 °C, +71 °C; -67 °F, +160 °F
Water Proofing IP67

Mounting

AV7M can be mounted directly onto the bulkhead by means of 4 holes in

the aluminium bracket. It can also be attached to a mast or tube using
the supplied M6 stainless steel U-bolts. The mounting tube can be
horizontal or vertical. See page 2 for mounting details.

Suitable cable: RG8, RG213 or similar. Connector joint sealed with

suitable waterproofing tape (not supplied).

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Pattern & VSWR Relative directivity

90

180 0

270
40dB dynamic range, 10dB/div.

AV15, m†lt i Trondheim E-plan

Vertical Radiation
F=156MHz Pattern, f=160MHz, 40 dB dynamic range, 10dB/div
Date: 26.10.91
Filename: av15

VSW R
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2.5

1.5

1
140 142.5 145 147.5 150 152.5 155 157.5 160 162.5 165 167.5 170
MHz

VSWR
Ser ies 4

Mounting Details

Pole Mounting Bulkhead Mounting

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Specifications subject to change without notice. The information in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract